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  1. Thread: Hornet Pic's

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    yes there were 5 models based on 3 different...

    yes there were 5 models based on 3 different LOA's, the two in the picture are 19 footers a 1968 benchseat (left) and a 1970 2+3 Hornet ( right)

    the 19 footers

    the benchseat hornet original...
  2. Thread: Hornet Pic's

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    from last weekend in lake george

    from last weekend

    in lake george
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    Ratickle I would think it is ok the other...

    Ratickle

    I would think it is ok the other way round too my latin is lacking. If I can help let me know
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    here is a little more reading on the early years,...

    here is a little more reading on the early years, if it is ok to post a link to another site. the main coversation here is between Don's son Michael and Allan Brown ( Brownie)
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    Ratickle the second version is what I believe...

    Ratickle

    the second version is what I believe to be correct and is stated in the king of thunderboat row by Don's son Michael who was around at the time ( story was confirmed by Brownie some time...
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    the very early boats had 110 hp 4 cyl volvo and...

    the very early boats had 110 hp 4 cyl volvo and 165 hp 8 cyl interceptors with eaton drives. the drives were weak and then they put the eaton name on the volvo aq200 which could take more power ....
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    Just some quick info on the 16 the construction...

    Just some quick info on the 16 the construction methods did change of the years and the layup schedule got a little stronger as they progressed. some of the very early boats had bottom issues when...
  8. Thread: Donzi Doral

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    here's the way I last saw that doral in stony pt....

    here's the way I last saw that doral in stony pt. this was late winter early spring '11.

    the boat is not too far from me, about a 20 minute ride maybe a little longer some roads between me and...
  9. Thread: Donzi Doral

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    yes the molds wound up at sonic

    yes the molds wound up at sonic
  10. Thread: Donzi Doral

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    h20 have a hull number?

    h20 have a hull number?
  11. Thread: Donzi Doral

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    that doral has been in ny for about 7-8 yrs was...

    that doral has been in ny for about 7-8 yrs was purchased from the midwest somewhere possibly ohio. i saw it last spring it was shrink wrapped with a for sale sign on it. price was 12k but that is...
  12. Thread: Donzi Doral

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    unless that boat sold recently it was sitting in...

    unless that boat sold recently it was sitting in a marina in Stony Pt NY

    I looked at that 24 on a few ocassions. it was in need of some work.

    the 24 was a "monoque" sp hull design by harry...
  13. Thread: Hornet Pic's

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    thanks

    thanks
  14. Thread: Hornet Pic's

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    the motor re-set back in the hornet

    the motor re-set back in the hornet
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    the volvo will be stronger than any alpha you'll...

    the volvo will be stronger than any alpha you'll find. Find a 270 or 250 drive and a solas titan prop . use the boat for a season get use to her. My 250 lasted 35 yrs being pushed by over 300 hp. ...
  16. Thread: ebay x18

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    I hate yellow and white but throw the orange in...

    I hate yellow and white but throw the orange in there and it is one of my favorite classic color schemes.

    nice boat looks to be in good shape

    same setup as the brochure boat
  17. Thread: Hornet Pic's

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    here's a few I have on the club's site. all...

    here's a few I have on the club's site. all model of the hornets benchseat, 2+3, II and III

    www.lgdonziclassic.com
  18. Top, flags are in transit , not sure with my...

    Top,

    flags are in transit , not sure with my travel plans if i'll be able to make it.
    but we'll see
  19. Top, looks like we will have a few members of...

    Top,

    looks like we will have a few members of the lake george donzi club coming that day. we will deliver the flags in person.

    what time do the festivities start at the marina that day??
    ...
  20. Top, not sure as of yet if I will mail or...

    Top,

    not sure as of yet if I will mail or bring in person I need to see how things pan out

    but if I do send

    will this work ??

    Manhasset Bay Marina
    10 Matinecock Ave
  21. Thanks :)

    Thanks

    :)
  22. T2X, as a member of the lake george donzi...

    T2X,

    as a member of the lake george donzi classic club, we think this is a great event and tribute to Don, a man who gaves us so much to enjoy.

    The club members are spread thin this time around...
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    you can find replacement parts or full drives on...

    you can find replacement parts or full drives on ebay just make sure they are
    a v8 ratio 1.6 or 1.3 but the 1.3 are hard to find

    here's the boat , benchseat looks like it was after market to...
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    an early 280 without trim might bolt up to the...

    an early 280 without trim might bolt up to the 270 transom housing , but you should be able to find a replacement 270 fairly in expensive .

    you would be looking for a 270B 1.6 ratio

    what is...
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    email pics to mnmveth@optonline.net and i post...

    email pics to mnmveth@optonline.net and i post them up for you

    i would say it is the original motor but not the original drive the serial number that ends with a D would be a 4 cyl ratio but...
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